Unpublished Newswire
We are just over one week away from U.S. President Trump’s next round of tariffs. Well, supposedly, they are arriving on Canada’s doorstep. This time, it’s a sweeping round of reciprocal tariffs, in addition to the already-implemented tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods that were initially delayed by 30 days. And while America’s big cheese is declaring April 2nd ‘Liberation Day’, reports suggest he could take it easy on certain industries once again. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Flavio Volpe, the President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturing...
March 25, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
You’ve seen them on the vests of police officers. In recent years, soccer refs have adopted them. And now, grocery store employees are using them as an extra layer of transparency. Yes, we are revisiting the body camera debate on this Tuesday afternoon, as Loblaw expands its pilot project throughout Ontario and across two other provinces. Kristy Cameron chats with Karl Langhorst, an Adjunct Professor at the University of Cincinnati who boasts over 40 years of experience in retail crime and loss prevention. In local news, residents in the city’s West End could be getting a...
March 25, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Liberal leader Mark Carney is trying to keep his short-lived job as Canada’s Prime Minister, but he also has to monitor a complex trade war with the United States. CTV’s Matt Skube reacts to the latest rhetoric from U.S. President Donald Trump. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news as it happens, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
March 24, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
In just 5 weeks, Canada will be voting for its next Prime Minister. Today marks the first full day of campaigning for the country’s top political parties, with the Tories and Liberals both pledging to deliver tax cuts to Canadians if elected. But with America’s big cheese ready to launch economic tariffs, perhaps the biggest ballot box question comes down to leadership. Who is the best party leader to lead Canada through a trade war? Kristy Cameron sifts through the textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, the Liberals have responded to the...
March 24, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
10 supervised consumption sites in Ontario must cease operations at their current locations by the end of this month. Last year, the Ford government passed a law that banned consumption sites who were deemed to be too close to schools and daycare centres. Earlier today, an Ontario courthouse was hearing a slew of arguments that challenged this controversial law. And here in Canada’s Capital, a site at the Somerset West Community Health Centre has already shuttered its doors. Kristy Cameron chats with Rob Boyd, the CEO of Ottawa Inner City Health, in Hour 2. Meantime, as our country...
March 24, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
We have an official date for this year’s federal election! Canadians will head to the polls on Monday, April 28th and determine which party will form the next government. Mark Carney dropped the writ on Sunday morning following a trip to the Governor General’s office, triggering a 5-week election campaign. Of course, the biggest ballot box question probably revolves around America’s biggest leader, as Canada’s next Prime Minister will have a complex trade war to navigate. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Drew Fagan, a Professor at the Munk School of Global Affairs...
March 24, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
